Subtract 20/40 from 5/30
5/30 - 20/40 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/120 - 60/120 = 20 - 60/120 = -40/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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